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genus Pimpinella

genus Pimpinella

9.9
A group of flowering plants in the parsley family that includes anise
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs pɪmˈpɪnɛlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Pimpinella
  • Anise, a member of the genus Pimpinella, is valued both as a spice and for its health benefits.

Examples

  • Many plants in the genus Pimpinella are used in cooking.

  • The species classified under genus Pimpinella are known for their aromatic properties.

  • Botanists have long studied the genus Pimpinella for its medicinal uses.

  • The genus Pimpinella is known for its aromatic herbs.

  • Anise, a member of the genus Pimpinella, is valued both as a spice and for its health benefits.

  • Botanists have long studied the genus Pimpinella for its medicinal uses.

  • Many plants in the genus Pimpinella are used in cooking.

Synonyms

Pimpinella
vsgenus Pimpinella
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants with a strong smell like anise that people use for cooking and medicine

focuses on taxonomic classification in the parsley family

Surface Forms

genus Pimpinella singular
genera Pimpinella plural

Morphology

genus + Pimpinella

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label: combining 'genus' (a biological rank) with the proper name 'Pimpinella' directly yields 'the genus called Pimpinella.' This compositional naming pattern is standard in biology and cross-linguistically transparent, so a learner who knows the constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Pimpinella takes its name from an old word Pimpinella that meant the 'anise' or a similar small, sweet-smelling herb, because that plant was the best-known member. So the name was used for the whole group of plants that include anise and other herbs with a strong smell.